Rodriguez was traded from the Yankees to the Giants on Thursday along with Parks Harber and Trystan Vrieling in exchange for Camilo Doval, Jack Curry of YES Network reports.
Rodriguez is essentially a big-league ready catching option, albeit one with limited power and a slight frame. The 5-foot-10 Rodriguez is slashing .317/.409/.430 with five home runs, 16 steals, a 12.7 percent walk rate and a 15.2 percent strikeout rate in 78 games at Triple-A. His speed and hit tool could make him useful in deeper leagues, especially if he finds his way into a large role, although that doesn't seem likely barring a Patrick Bailey injury. Rodriguez is also capable of playing third base and has started 19 games there this year at Triple-A.
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Yankees' Jesus Rodriguez: Strong showing at Triple-A
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Rodriguez is slashing .347/.438/.438 with one home run, nine steals and a 14.8 percent strikeout rate in 46 games for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Rodriguez, 23, doesn't have big power, but he has a rare combination of a strong hit tool and notable speed for a surefire catching prospect. He is on the 40-man roster, so if Austin Wells were to get injured, Rodriguez could find himself splitting time with J.C. Escarra behind the dish.
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Yankees' Jesus Rodriguez: Nabs 40-man spot
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The Yankees selected Rodriguez to their 40-man roster Tuesday.
Rodriguez split time last season between High-A and Double-A ball, turning in a .302/.375/.481 slash line between the two levels. Now that he's on the 40-man roster, he won't have to worry about being picked up by another organization in the Rule 5 Draft, but the 22-year-old backstop is likely to begin the 2025 campaign with Double-A Somerset.
